Tango the Pomeranian lures donors to the red kettle

Seven-year-old Tango the Pomeranian is a special kind of working dog, a veteran fundraiser. 

Working with volunteers Eric Scheipers and Sandy Cruise in Winston-Salem, N.C., his little face attracts people who stop, pet him, chat with the volunteers, and put a donation in the Salvation Army kettle.

“He’s a big draw,” Scheipers said of Tango. “He’s a gimmick.”

“He puts a smile on their faces when they see him,” Cruise said.

The Angel Tree campaign helps provide children in need with gifts and necessities they would not otherwise receive during the holiday season.

More than 31 million Americans receive assistance from the Salvation Army each year.

Comments

[Sarah]

Hey Jan!

I wanted to give you the heads up that I have your feature up on my blog and on the linky list.

http://sarahhosick.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/pet-blogger-gift-exchange-the-poodle-and-dog-blog/

Hope you like it - I've really enjoyed reading your blog!

[Jeannette]

Tango does work as important as any other working dog.

[Sherry in MT]

Yay Tango that is pretty darned cool and cute! Do what works when it comes to convincing folks to give to the needy.

[Jen @MyBrownNewfies]

Tango certainly is a special and important therapy dog!

[Dennis the Vizsla]

hello jan its dennis the vizsla dog hay wow thats a grate ideea!!! i cud put tucker owt with a bel and a littel bukket and git ritch kwik!!! i wood just need to figger owt how to stop him frum spending all the donayshuns on food for himself ha ha ok bye

[yellowdoggranny]

sorry, even a cute dog wouldn't entice me into giving them homophobic assholes money.